Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister
Field Master Plan
Airport Board Briefing
May 21, 2012
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Meeting Purpose
To present the results of the facility
requirements analysis and explore alternative
approaches to meeting future needs.
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Summary of Airfield Requirements
• The current length of Runway 9/27 (7,604 feet) is sufficient for
most aircraft types expected to use the airport.
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Summary of Airfield Requirements
• Runway 4/22 is not eligible for future FAA funding.
 Both VFR and IFR wind analyses show more than 95%
coverage on Runway 9/27 at a 13 knot crosswind.
 Airfield capacity analysis shows that Runway 9/27 provides
sufficient capacity for forecast activity through the year
2030.
• Runway Capacity: 230,000 annual operations
• Forecast Demand in 2030: 151,072 annual operations
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Summary of Terminal Area Requirements
• The existing passenger terminal building needs
rehabilitation and expansion. (2015 – 2020)
• Passenger flow patterns need to be addressed. (2012 –
2015)
• Maintenance issues (HVAC equipment, roof leaks, etc.)
need addressed. (2012 – 2015)
• The airport’s administrative offices require upgrades.
(2012 – 2015)
• The public parking lot will need to be expanded. (20152020)
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Air Cargo Needs
• Additional loading/unloading/processing area will be
needed as more cargo is shipped in and out of Yakima.
• FedEx is the only carrier with offices and indoor
processing facilities.
• Additional area for the other cargo carriers is likely to use
existing apron space.
• Cargo carriers may desire dedicated indoor space in the
future.
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General Aviation Needs
• There is a need for approximately 40 additional Thangars.
• Demand for 13 new “corporate” or “group” hangars has
been identified.
• Additional area for FBO expansion will be needed.
• General aviation automobile parking areas – separate
from the airfield area need to be identified.
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Alternative Identification
Alternatives must;
• Provide for activity growth and meet forecast demand
levels.
• Continue to accommodate all airport users – airlines, air
cargo, and general aviation.
• Meet FAA criteria for safety and planning.
• Minimize environmental impacts.
• Assure community compatibility.
• Use airport property efficiently.
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Airfield Alternatives
• Runway Length
 Remove extension from the ALP
 Leave extension on the ALP for contingency purposes.
Runway 4/22
 Close the runway.
 Continue operations on the current runway at Board
expense.
 Reduce runway footprint and operate at Board
expense (possible WSDOT financing available).
Turf Runway
 Should meet all FAA design and location standards.
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Reconstruct Runway 4/22
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Reconstruct Runway 4/22
• Calculate cost of reconstruction to BI (Small)
standard.
• Explore potential for WSDOT participation in
funding.
• Determine feasibility of maintaining the runway
without FAA support.
• Determine annual usage.
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Add A Turf Runway
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Add A Turf Runway
• Does it meet FAA standards?
• Flight safety/ATC considerations require more
than 700 ft. separation between runways.
• Affect on overall air traffic.
• Environmental consequences.
• Cost.
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Terminal Expansion Alternatives
• Do-nothing.
• Rehabilitate and modernize existing terminal.
• Construct a new terminal
 At the same location
 At a different location.
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Terminal Alternatives
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Terminal Alternatives
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ATCT line-of-sight compliance
FAR Part 77 surfaces
Ability to expand beyond 20-years
Community access (visibility)
Airfield access
Adjacent land uses
Design Issues
Cost
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General Aviation Alternatives
• Where should new hangars be built?
• What is the optimum layout for new facilities?
• How should they connect with the runway
system?
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General Aviation Alternatives
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General Aviation Alternatives
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Compatibility with adjacent uses.
Meet FAA guidelines.
Minimum environmental consequences.
Minimize cost
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Other Considerations
• Provide for other airport related uses such as;
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Heavy maintenance facilities
Aircraft manufacturing.
Aviation-related industrial
Aviation-related commercial.
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Questions/Comments?
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